Splashes with Fabulosity
Ramblings of a 20 something year old woman
Femme Luxe* Haul | Dresses for Winter Days
Monday, 22 June 2020
Social Experiment: Getting Rid of My Social Media for a Week | Putting Your Mental Health First and Foremost
Friday, 19 June 2020
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Lux Hair Shop: Some of My Favourite Wigs and Hairstyles
If long hair isn't your thing, try a short human hair wig instead. A short, sleek bob looks so sophisticated. One day I definitely want to cut my hair short (lacking the confidence though). You could try a nice sleek black bob (always a winner- you can't go wrong) or be a bit more daring and go for a cotton candy pink bob. This pink bob is so cute. I could totally see Talia Mar wear this pink bob. She is also another Youtuber who I think looks so good in wigs.
There are so many wig options that it kind of can be a bit daunting and overwhelming but Lux Hair Shop helps by breaking the wigs down by a variety of categories including by colour, hair style and hair length making online shopping easier. We love that for us. They also have a blog section which is useful as they give wig advice and tips. I've had a look and didn't know you could dye wigs! That's insane.
Like everything to do with hair, I know how integral hair can be to our identity. Hair is a great form of self expression so get comfortable to play around and see what works for you. Discover a new hairstyle or new colour if you want to. I'm definitely considering having my hair cut and styled soon and now I even may consider trying a wig.
Let me know which wig you liked the best?
Travel in 48 Hours | Pisa and Florence, Italy September 2018
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, ItalyReview | Mappen | Best Ramen in Sydney for under $10? (cheap)
Stuck in Quarantine #11 | 8 - 14 June | How to Study for Exams
Monday, 15 June 2020
Travel with Only 24 Hours | Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland August 2018
Saturday, 13 June 2020
Lauterbrunnen, SwitzerlandReview | Netflix and Chill | Queer Eye Season 5 (spoilers sort of)
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
Philadelphia, PA, USASeason 5 of Queer Eye was released on June 5 2020 and you can watch it on Netflix. I really like how Jonathan Van Ness (JVN) wrote an Instagram post about his feelings on the untimely release of Queer Eye given the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement. However, he makes an excellent point that this is not meant to be seen as a 'cure' nor a distraction but rather a tool that can be used to rest, engage in self-care, and inspire conversations around our incredible heroes and their stories.
I love JVN and I even went to seen his show in Sydney back in February but I really think this sums up the essence of Queer Eye really well. I like how all the main characters in the show are called 'heroes'. They all have really amazing back stories and demonstrate excellence in their everyday lives, friendships and communities. Many of them deal with issues such as low self-confidence, stress and insecurities and the Fab Five really help them find their sense of self-worth and confidence and get them back on their feet again.
The show not only gives them amazing physical makeovers but also amazing mental transformations that really leave you gasping. This is why I find Karamo's input as the 'culture' expert (but really he just gives you a huge life pep talk that you really needed to hear) as really impactful to our heroes. Antoni has a special place in my heart (his love for corgis is so adorable) but I always found his expertise in food less helpful to the heroes than the others. Like Bobby renovates a house in a week and Antoni shows us how to make a quinoa salad?
JVN gives amazing hair and grooming transformations and the heroes usually see such a huge difference in their look which gives them great confidence. Tan gives our heroes a fashion makeover and allows our heroes to find their sense of style through personality. It always warms my heart to see how our heroes react to the makeovers.
Let's not forget Bobby and his amazing crew behind the scenes that work on the house renovations. They always look so gorgeous and I am always baffled they get all that done so quickly.
However, this season I really saw Antoni shine. In one episode, he talks with one of the heroes and teaches him how food brings a sense of community. Many of the heroes struggle with lack of self-care, neglecting themselves as they become devoted to their work or other people. Literally, many of the heroes do not have time to cook for themselves but metaphorically, our heroes can even learn so much from just the basic skills.
I don't want to spoil so much and I thought about how I would rate each episode but I really liked all of them. I do think the season started really strong and the first two episodes remain some of my favourites.
Episode 2 is my favourite by far- I love Rahanna and her adorable pooch grooming business. You can tell she has worked so hard to get to be where she is today with all the odds against her. She's a real boss babe bitch! I love the moment she has with Tan as she has often felt ashamed being 6'3 but sis starts embracing it and it is amazing. To give context to the subtitles, The Fab Five are seeing Rahanna's new look for the first time with overwhelming praise. Tan did the most on this!! That pink jacket on her!
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Episode 4 shows us Tyreek who has such a sad but inspiring back story- it involves abandonment which is always so sad. I also love how the Fab Five don't give them just a fabulous makeover but can really change the hero's life forever- particularly when it comes to finances. We love a beautiful, feel good story.
In Episode 5, we meet Abby who is a stressful young activist who wants to tackle climate change and also feel fabulous. I personally felt she probably needed the makeover the least out of all our heroes but there is nothing wrong with preaching TLC and her friends are so happy she's wearing a blouse and fitted jeans. Who is she!
Episode 6 shows us Ryan (who actually is from New Jersey, S5 is set in Philadelphia but I guess he lived close enough) who is a DJ approaching 40 rather than 20. He learns that ageing can be a beautiful process and that he doesn't need to feel disappointed and ashamed of where his life is at the moment.
In Episode 7, we meet Jennifer who is a devoted mother and feels like that's all she knows. We also learn her husband has ALS, which is a terrible degenerative disease, and the Fab Five really ingrain to her the importance of self-care and living in the moment. I also love how Jennifer and Antoni bond over their Polish heritage and she's so keen to learn Polish cuisine. Pierogi (Polish dumplings) is delicious! Try it.
Episode 8 shows us Marcos who is a fishmonger and works 20 hours a day (according to him anyway). I find him so cute especially when he mentions Benjamin Franklin repeatedly and the dollar bill but also to learn his story of a successful American dream.
In Episode 9 we meet Lilly who is a paediatrician and I love to see Asian American representation in media (it is not enough). I relate to her a lot and see myself through her through working hard and negative body image but I love how her boyfriend is so supportive and defying stereotypes by being a stay home dad and letting Lilly pursue her dreams.
Episode 10 shows us Nate who has his own gym but has neglected himself so much. The Fab Five allow him to find his confidence especially by cutting off his dreads, learning to let go of the past and giving him a fabulous new haircut. I love when the hairdresser puts the locks in a jar filled with sage and obsidian for clarity and strength. It was a really powerful moment! Bobby does his magic by renovating not only his home but his gym that delights everyone.
Queer Eye is such a feel good show. Honestly, if you're having such a bad day or want a bit of TLC (make time for you), pop on Queer Eye on Netflix and you won't regret it. My issue is I don't set time for episodes and just binge it all in one day. No regrets though.
All of the Fab Five have the best interests of our heroes at heart and it is so inspirational and heart-warming to see their physical and mental/emotional transformations. It is always nice to hear when people find their confidence and self-worth and see how amazing they really are and learn to practise this mantra in their daily lives.
Waiting to hear updates from the S5 heroes!
Stuck in Quarantine #10 | 1 - 7 June | Australia's Indigenous Community and Justice for Breonna Taylor
Tuesday, 9 June 2020
The world is still in anger at the systemic racism and horror of police brutality, especially evident in the US. Sydney as well as other parts of Australia had rallies on Saturday and I just want to say how disappointed and angry I am with our own government. The NSW government tried to ban the protest going ahead. In a time, when we all need to band together in this movement, it really seems like a slap in the face and a hindrance for justice and for free speech. I know the reasoning was due to COVID-19 restrictions and health and safety but I'm still so mad. By silencing and threatening (including myself) with arrest and fines for attending, it mutes our voice- giving the police and government the upper hand.
We demand change and justice.
Also the past week has been Reconciliation Week which is a chance to recognise our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. They are the traditional owners of this land and are an integral part of our history and culture. Except what did we do?
1. An Aboriginal teen was kicked and pinned down by a police officer - a gross misuse of power and force
2. Rio Tinto decided to blast a 46, 000 year old rock shelter that was sacred to Indigenous culture for monetary reasons and business. This is SICK.
There is absolute no respect there and I actually learnt this from a FriendlyJordies video. Anyone who lives in Australia- I highly recommend you give him a watch. He is clearly very pro-Labor/Greens so his political stance is quite prominent but regardless, he is eloquent, funny and incredibly informative. Check out his video on this issue.
3. As I previously mentioned, the NSW government successfully made the protest for the Black Lives Matter movement and Indigenous Australians ILLEGAL due to health and safety reasons. This is so sickening especially as there have been over 430 Aboriginal deaths in custody since 1991.
The Sydney protest was originally more like a vigil than the protests we have seen on social media so it would have been quite respectful and solemn- to be respectful for our Indigenous community. So this order from the government felt like an absolute slap in the face that we continue treat our Indigenous community with little respect- and on fucking RECONCILIATION WEEK. The irony and audacity.
They literally tried to stop them from protesting for systematic change. The decision was eventually overturned so it was legal but the fact that it was even questioned is absolutely appalling.
Another reason I hate this government.
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I also want to us to remember that on Friday 5 June, it would have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday. I am so sad and it really hurts me to know her story and death as well as all the other people that we are fighting for- George Floyd, Eric Garner, Ahmaud Arbery among many others.
Breonna Taylor was an essential worker during the coronavirus pandemic and was shot in her bedroom as she was sleeping when the police went to the wrong house to arrest someone (who had already been charged earlier). No charges or arrests have currently been made to the police officers.
She was shot 8 times.
You can read this Teen Vogue article where her friends pay tribute to her and she seems like the most caring, selfless soul ever. A true friend and comforter who you could tell anything and would be with you every step of the way. The perfect friend that we all needed. There is a picture circulating around of her (I have linked a tweet from Cardi B). This was Breonna Taylor on her 25th birthday looking so beautiful and hot as hell enjoying her special day. She should have been spending Friday enjoying her 27th birthday with her friends and family. And every other day.
I would highly encourage you to check this link out on how to help bring Breonna Taylor to justice. It is a little outdated as her birthday is passed but you can still sign the petition, donate to her GoFund Me and email the Kentucky Attorney General to demand justice, send a late birthday card and send artwork. Almost $5 million has been raised for Breonna which is so great to see.
I highly encourage everyone to send an email. It is a template so you simply have to put your name and format the email to your liking and it is soooo easy - it literally takes 1 minute. I realised I have also sent an email for Breonna 2 days ago with a different template from a different people but the more emails the merrier. Keep fighting, keep being proactive.
Continue to say her name. Continue to fight for systemic change.
Breonna was such a selfless worker in this pandemic and put others over herself on the frontline only to have her life stolen from the police. This made me cry:
“Breonna, she was a great person.
You don’t like to call people perfect, but she really was perfect.
She did everything right as far as trying to be a kid coming into an adult life. She loved to help people, she loved to be around family. She loved life and she was just figuring hers out.
She was just getting started.”
-Tamika Palmer, Breonna’s Mother
This website is also an excellent resource to take action. It is also where I found the quote from her mother.
Continue fighting. I really hope you found this post insightful. I really want to become more proactive in politics and human rights issues and really be aware and engaged with what is happening in our world.
#JusticeforBre